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Cheese filled pastry Ingredients: The dough: 4 cups (500g) flour- equal amount of all-purpose flour and pastry flour 1 tsp salt 1 egg 2 tbsp oil 1tbsp vinegar Water about .04 cup, or 100ml Filling: 20 oz (600g) fresh cottage cheese 3.3. oz (100g) sour cream 4 eggs .4 (100 ml) sour cream Salt and […]
The 16th century town of Karlovac was built in the shape of a six-point star as protection from the Ottomans in the 16th century. Four rivers meet at the center of this picturesque, park-filled town, making it one of the must see towns in Croatia. This Renaissance town is known for being a city of […]
Ogulin is a small town in continental Croatia, halfway between Rijeka and Zagreb. This Croatian town was built around its castle in the 16th century, and myths and legends of fairies, witches, and elves from the deep forests surrounding the area are part of the abounding charm of the place. Tounj and the Tounjski Bridge […]
Ogulin is a small town in continental Croatia, located halfway between Rijeka and Karlovac in the Gorski Kotar mountain forest area. Founded in the 16th century, this Croatian town surrounds a Frankopan Castle. Myths and legends of fairies, witches, and elves from the deep forests surrounding Ogulin are part of the charm of the area. […]
The City Nestled between highly traveled Dalmatia and Istra, Rijeka is one of the less touristy of the Croatian port cities. This city is home to 18th century architecture, museums including the Peek & Poke Computer Museum and the Pharmacy museum, and famous monuments. We visited specifically to see the castle and were delighted to […]
The Zagorje region of Central Croatia is renowned for their centuries-old winemaking traditions, famous castles, and the historic Marija Bistrica church. This beautiful area serves as a foundational center for the region’s rich history. We enjoyed our stay at the Bluesun Hotel Kaj while exploring the local backroads through the vineyards during the day, rounding […]
This northern Croatian, triangle shaped county borders Slovenia in the north and Hungary in the east, influenced by farming and wine making traditions, Međimurje has lots to offer. Tourists come from all over Croatia, Austria and Slovenia to enjoy the delicious wines and soak in the Terme Sveti Martin. Charming cabins and wineries embellish rolling […]
A winter weekend in Sveti Martin na Muri is plenty of time to take in the beauty of Medimurje county’s wine region. Rolling hills are crowned with wineries and some of the most delicious restaurants. The Terme Sveti Martin pools and spa for a relaxing swim, or soak after a long day exploring awaits tired […]
The most famous castle in Croatia is Trakošćan, this Gothic palace is bordered by a lake and acres of forest inside a lovely remote section of the Varaždin region. The castle property consists of a park, Gothic church, additional buildings and forest around the lake. The archeological monument is home to a Croatian government run […]
Čakovec is home to a majestic Renaissance castle, the fortress and its palace has a long history. Tourists can easily stay in the city center in a number of charming apartments along the pedestrian street lined with architecture from the Austro- Hungarian empire. Then venture out on day road trips through the surrounding towns, through […]